King of the northern kingdom who 'did more evil than all who were before him.' Under the influence of his wife Jezebel he promoted Baal worship, drawing the relentless opposition of the prophet Elijah. He seized Naboth's vineyard through judicial murder and died in battle as Elijah had foretold.
SonJoram (Israel)Son, who reigned twelve years until Jehu struck him down
AllyJehoshaphatKing of Judah who went with him to battle at Ramoth Gilead
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
1 Kings 16:30
And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him.1 Kings 16:30, KJV
1 Kings 18:17
And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?1 Kings 18:17, KJV
1 Kings 21:1
And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria.1 Kings 21:1, KJV
1 Kings 22:37
So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria.1 Kings 22:37, KJV
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